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- 10/18/2024 3:29 PM
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Possible Human Case of Bird Flu Being Investigated in Kern County
Kern County Public Health, in coordination with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is investigating a potential human case of H5N1 bird flu in an individual who had contact with infected cattle at a dairy farm.
- 09/12/2024
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Phase 2 of Consolidated Debris Removal Program Approved for Borel Fire Properties
Borel Fire victims are invited to join us Thursday, September 19th at 2:00PM at the Lake Isabella Senior Center, 6401 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella CA
- 08/23/2024
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First Cases of West Nile Virus Reported in Kern this year
Kern County Public Health has received confirmation of the first West Nile virus (WNV) infection in a person in Kern County this year.
- 08/22/2024 4:07 PM
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California Department of Toxic Substances Control to Begin Assessment and Removal of Household Hazardous Waste and Bulk Asbestos from Residential Properties Burned in Borel Fire
- 08/22/2024 4:02 PM
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Borel Fire: Returning Home Safely
Kern County Public Health urges residents to proceed with caution as you return to your property and not to return home until the evacuation orders have been formally lifted.
- 07/01/2024
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Public Health Identifies Potentially Harmful Algal Blooms in Lake Isabella
Kern County Public Health is urging Lake Isabella users to exercise caution
- 06/28/2024
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VICTORY MUTUAL WATER COMPANY BOIL WATER NOTICED LIFTED
- 06/28/2024
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Protect Yourself from Mosquitoes and Mosquito-Borne Diseases this Summer
First detection of mosquito-borne disease in Kern County mosquito population for 2024
- 06/27/2024
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VICTORY MUTUAL WATER COMPANY BOIL WATER NOTICE
Victory Mutual Water System safety precaution to avoid stomach or intestinal illness
- 06/05/2024
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Save a Life - Become a Water Watcher!
When in and around water, children must always be kept in sight of a responsible adult
- 05/30/2024
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Prepare NOW for a Safe and Healthy Summer
As we move into triple digit temperatures this weekend, Public Health urges residents to protect themselves.
- 05/01/2024
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Public Health Expands Narcan Distribution and Training to Traveling Mobile Health Vehicle
Beginning May 1st, Kern County Public Health broadens our Narcan Distribution Project to include our traveling Mobile Health Vehicle.
- 04/01/2024
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April is Food Insecurity and Malnutrition Month in Public Health’s 2024 Initiative
This month we spotlight food insecurity and malnutrition as one of our top health challenges.
- 02/07/2024
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Public Health Marketing and Outreach Outsource Notification List
We invite organizations that want to be notified of future outsourced Public Health marketing and outreach opportunities to sign up today!
- 02/06/2024
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Public Health Launches Health Initiative “A Healthier Kern – One Heart at a Time”
Kern County Public Health is embarking on another year-long health education and awareness campaign for 2024 called A Healthier Kern - One Heart at a Time.